Travel Destinations 3 Learning Unit 2: NORTH AMERICA NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY Session to complete module: 7-29 Current session: 11-12 Date: 04-3-13/5-3-12.

Travel Destinations 3

Learning Unit 2: NORTH AMERICANEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY

Session to complete module: 7-29Current session: 11-12Date: 04-3-13/5-3-12

Learning Objectives • Provide information relating to airports at the various destinations within the

continent. • o Describe weather patterns existing at the various destinations within the

continent. • o Discuss transportation available at the various destinations within the

continent. • o Describe the popular tourist attractions and places at the various

destinations within the continent. • o Evaluate the lodging options available at the various destinations within the

continent. • o Compile a personalised itinerary of the tourist destinations. • o Justify factors that motivate visitors to visit the destinations across the

continent. • o Analyse the possible misgivings concerning destinations across the

continent. • o Apply sales strategies to sell destinations within the continent.

1) Introduction

• What comes to mind when you think about New York?

• Shopping, Great Museums, Night Life.• New York – just off the Atlantic Ocean,

between New England and the Mid Atlantic States.

• Americans most populated city. • New York– Manhattan (business and tourists),

New York City, Albany (Capital of New York)

1) Introduction

• New Jersey – famous for its beaches. Best Known city is Atlantic city – famous beaches and gambling.

2) Airports

• La Guardia (LGA) – 8 Miles down Manhattan. • Kennedy International Airport (JFK) • Newark Liberty International (EWR) in nearby

New Jersey. • Smaller Airports – Rochester's (ROC) North of

New York, Buffalo Niagara (BUF) serves the west and Ontario.

2) Other modes of transport available

• Cabs and Limousines – favoured means of transport – but there are expensive., especially in Newark.

• Rail- links Newark and JFK. Manhattan Penn Station.

• Buses and minibuses provide transfers from all 3 airports

• Car rental options • Because of traffic and distance JFK is not the best

choice – but it receives most of the flights.

2) Other modes of transport available

• City traffic is intense and parking fees are sky high!

• New York City is a major cruise port – ships leaving to and from Canada, New England, Europe etc.

• New York State and New Jersey – have well developed highway systems – but there are many tolls.

• The train and bus systems – popular with commuters - extensive and convenient.

2) Other modes of transport available

• Popular shot cruise- trip up Hudson River.• The best way to get around New York City- taxi, they are

fast and relatively inexpensive. • Subways are relatively safe. • New York is a very walkable city. • Visitors to New York can get around by tour.• Motorcoach tours – excellent.• Famous Circle Line Tour- Manhattan• Ferry Rides – Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Staten

Island – inexpensive.

3) Weather Patterns

• Summers are hot – sudden thunder showers. • Winters are cold- rain and cold storms • Late Spring and Fall are pleasant.• Humidity can be a factor.• New York City – tends to be warmer• Precipitation can wreck havoc in the city –

causing traffic jams, making taxis impossible to find.

3) Weather Patterns

• Tourist patterns – peak in summer for upstate New York and New Jersey, drops in winter.

• Atlantic City is packed in the weekends • New York City – has no off season.

4) Important Places

New York City

4.1) New York City

• Astonishing rich in attractions. • These are the most popular and visited

attractions: Page 57• The Statue of Liberty- most famous statue in the

world.• The Empire State Building – best views of

Manhattan.• The United Nations – graceful structure and

important world forum.

4.1) New York City

• Rockefeller Centre – designed in 1930`s. famous ice rink, The NBC studio tour, Radio city music hall.

• Superb Museums – Metropolitan Museum of Art etc

• Well known neighbourhoods – Chinatown, Little Italy, South Street Seaport, Soho, Time square, Central Park.

4.1) New York City

• Ground Zero – where the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre were destroyed by terrorist – has become a memorial site.

• Abundant nightlife opportunities – Broadway plays and musicals, major sporting events.

4.2) New York State

• Rest of New York is equally as interesting. • Popular with leisure tourists. • Hudson River• West Point• Hyde Park • Long Island• The Catskills• Lake District

4.2) New York State

• The Finger Lakes • Niagara Falls

4.3) Atlantic City

• The street names of Atlantic City was inspired by the Monopoly board game.

• On the Boardwalk – long stretch of hotels, casino`s, restaurants, shopping centres and nightspots.

• Beaches are impressive and convention centres are vast. – but beyond this there is not much else to see.

• Those who have been to Las Vegas – maybe disappointed in Atlantic City.

4.3) Atlantic City

• Jersey Shore – broad beaches, popular night clubs and family entertainment.

• Wildwood – beat known town – alto of amusement areas and lively after dark.

• Asbury Park – well known place, where many rock performers become famous.

• Cape May – collection of well preserved Victorian Buildings.

4.3) Atlantic City

• Camden – impressive aquarium• Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

–camping, hiking and out door activities

5) Possible Itineraries

• New York City – is a 5-7 day experience- however cities high cost can make such a stay expensive.

• To see New York's principal highlights – 3-4 days.

• Atlantic city -2 days.• Motoring tour-could take a week. – Niagara

Falls, Lake Champlain, Finger Lakes and Lake George.

6) Lodging Options

• Visitors will pay twice as much in New York City than any other state in USA.

• However, good barging weekend packages are often available.

• Rooms tend to be small.• Most safe, convenient and popular lodging

hotels – south and east Central Park. • Hotels in Time Square are plentiful – new and

old properties have been built.

6) Lodging Options • Wall Street – stock exchange, headquarters,

tourist attractions – however few lodging facilities.

• Atlantic City is a bargain. • There are glitzy properties along Boardwalk –

these can be pricy, nut there are special packages available.

• Accommodation across the rest of New Jersey and New York are reasonable – hotels, motels, bed and breakfast`s and camping facilities.

• Page 61• Wealth of tourists attractions• Numerous transportation options• Shopping is extraordinary• New York City – host more conventions that any

other US city• Fine dinning and night life• Museums are among the greatest • Christmas time is festive.

7) Factors that motivate tourists to travel

• Major sporting events• Cultural, artistic and entertainment options • Camping and skiing opportunities• Highways are convenient – driving easy• Beaches and water sports• Gambling in Atlantic City

7) Factors that motivate tourists to travel

8) Possible Misgivings

• Page 63• New York City is too expensive. • New York City is dangerous • Upstate New York sounds boring • Atlantic City is only for gambling

9) Sales Strategies

• UPSELLING- Hotels in New York City and Atlantic City –attractive strategy.

• Because – budget properties provoke complaints.

• Outside these cities – car rental, bus or train appropriate services.

• New York City – offer CROSS SELLING opportunities – airport transfer via limousine very popular.

9) Sales Strategies

• Theatre tickets, city tours and boat cruises can be booked in advanced.

• Business travellers may want to extend their trips for leisure.

• Ski packages to upstate resorts are popular as well.

ACTIVITY

• Complete the activity on Page 67 of your textbook and present your findings to the class.